Definition

A word that describes an action, state, or occurrence, and is a key part of a sentence's predicate.

Example

In the sentence 'She runs every morning', 'runs' is the verb.

Conversation

Did you know that a verb is essential in every sentence?

Yeah, it really helps convey the action or state.

Exactly! Without a verb, sentences would be pretty confusing.

For sure! It’s like the backbone of what we’re trying to say.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

Example

In the sentence 'She runs every morning', 'runs' is the verb.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how we can verb our way through daily tasks?

That's an interesting way to put it! I guess we do use words in different ways.

Right? Sometimes I feel like we can just verb things to make them easier.

Root Explanation

Verb → It originates from the Latin word 'verbum' (meaning word). A verb is fundamentally a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

Memory Tip

Think of 'verbum' meaning word, and remember that a verb is a word that expresses an action or state.

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